Citation

Goldenberg AM, Wexler LF. Clin. Cardiol. 1988; 11(10): 716-718.

Affiliation

Department of Medicine, Boston City Hospital, Massachusetts.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1988, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

3066541

Abstract

Quinine sulfate is a commonly prescribed remedy for idiopathic nocturnal leg cramps and is now available "over the counter." A 24-year-old man ingested 8 g (a commonly dispensed quantity) of quinine sulfate in a suicide attempt. Despite hemoperfusion begun 10 h after ingestion, the patient died. This report reviews the toxic manifestations of quinine and the currently available modes of treatment.

Language: en